Where is the diamond in a segmented diamond saw blade?
In a diamond tool the diamond abrasive is only one of the constituents of the tool. The main components would be the body or core of the tool and then the cutting elements or segments in which the diamond is held. The segments are usually manufactured from metal powder such as cobalt, iron, bronze or nickel and contain diamond particles randomly distributed within the metal. The mix of metal and powder is sintered together in a furnace an then attached to the tool body.
